onward
onward Lexical Profile
onward Game Scores & Validity
• adverb
In a continuing forward direction; ahead.
"Despite the heavy rain, the hikers marched onward toward the mountain pass."
Starting from a specified time or point and continuing indefinitely into the future.
"The museum will remain open until eight o'clock in the evening from May onward."
• adjective
Moving or directed forward toward a further destination or point in time; continuing.
"Passengers with connecting tickets should proceed to the gate for their onward flight."
Word Nuance & Usage
As an adjective, 'onward' is always written without a final 's' (e.g., 'an onward journey'), whereas as an adverb, 'onward' is preferred in American English and 'onwards' is more common in British English.
Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the 14th century from the Middle English adverb 'on' combined with the directional suffix '-ward' (from Old English '-weard', meaning 'turned toward').